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Fresh start for Guatemala city

2012-07-25 151 Dailymotion

Guatamala's capital is one of the world's most violent cities, where even ice cream shops need armed guards. But an urban renewal project has brought life back to a part of the city, previously plagued by crime and urban decay, in the form of street performers, cafes and art galleries. Al Jazeera's David Mercer reports from Guatemala City.